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Oct 2021
25m 58s

‘No Crime Is Worth That’

The New York Times
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This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence. A Times investigation has uncovered extraordinary levels of violence and lawlessness inside Rikers, New York City’s main jail complex. In this episode, we hear about one man’s recent experience there and ask why detainees in some buildings now have near-total control over entire units. Gue ... Show More
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